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Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Daily Current Affairs

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PolityPIBElection Commission of India01

Election seizures cross Rs 1,000 crore in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

The Election Commission reported that seizures for the 2026 General Elections and bye-elections surpassed Rs 1,000 crore in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The update is relevant for money power, MCC enforcement and election expenditure monitoring.

Read sourcePrelims: ECI enforcement | Mains: GS II - Electoral reforms, money power in elections
SchemesPIBMinistry of Corporate Affairs02

Prime Minister Internship Scheme eligibility expanded

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded eligibility for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme to include final-year graduate and post-graduate students. The change broadens access to work exposure and industry-linked skilling.

Read sourcePrelims: PM Internship Scheme | Mains: GS II - Skill development, youth employment
SciencePIBMinistry of Communications03

Revised TDIP guidelines released to strengthen telecom technology development

The Communications Ministry released revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion Scheme. The update is relevant for telecom R&D, domestic manufacturing, digital infrastructure and India's global telecom footprint.

Read sourcePrelims: TDIP scheme | Mains: GS III - Telecom, technology development
PolityPIBMinistry of Electronics and IT04

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 released

MeitY released the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026. The rules are relevant for digital regulation, online harms, innovation, consumer protection and the governance architecture for emerging digital sectors.

Read sourcePrelims: online gaming rules | Mains: GS II - Digital governance, GS III - Digital economy
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change05

Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary declared India's 99th Ramsar site

The Environment Ministry announced Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India's 99th Ramsar site, raising Uttar Pradesh's tally to 12. The item is important for wetland conservation, migratory birds and India's Ramsar network.

Read sourcePrelims: Ramsar sites, Shekha Jheel | Mains: GS III - Biodiversity conservation
SchemesPIBMinistry of Finance06

Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 9 crore

The Finance Ministry announced that Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments crossed the 9 crore milestone. The scheme is relevant for social security coverage, informal workers and pension inclusion.

Read sourcePrelims: APY, pension schemes | Mains: GS II - Welfare, social security
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of Jal Shakti07

9th India International Water Week launched

The Jal Shakti Ministry launched the 9th India International Water Week, India's flagship global water event. It is relevant for water security, international cooperation, basin management and sustainable water governance.

Read sourcePrelims: India International Water Week | Mains: GS II - Water governance, GS III - Resources
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of New and Renewable Energy08

India adds 6.1 GW wind energy capacity in 2025-26

The New and Renewable Energy Ministry said India recorded historic growth in wind energy with 6.1 GW addition in 2025-26. The update is relevant for renewable capacity, clean energy targets and grid transition.

Read sourcePrelims: wind energy | Mains: GS III - Renewable energy, climate mitigation
EconomyPIBMinistry of Textiles09

India's textile exports register 2.1 percent growth in FY 2025-26

The Textiles Ministry reported 2.1 percent growth in India's textile exports during FY 2025-26. The item is relevant for labour-intensive manufacturing, export competitiveness, MSMEs and value-chain policy.

Read sourcePrelims: textile exports | Mains: GS III - Manufacturing, employment
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of Earth Sciences10

Earth Sciences Ministry calls for climate justice on Earth Day 2026

The Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated Earth Day 2026 and called for climate justice and equitable sustainability. The item is relevant for climate governance, adaptation, ocean-atmosphere science and equity in sustainability transitions.

Read sourcePrelims: Earth Day | Mains: GS III - Climate change, environmental justice